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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency:…

Published on : Jul 18, 2025

The White House recently announced that US President Donald Trump,...

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Myopic CNVM: Journalist shares journey with…

Published on : May 13, 2025

In December 2024, Rituparna Chatterjee, a senior journalist and editor,...

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How to cut microplastics from your…

Published on : May 5, 2025

Microplastics—plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimetres—have entered food, water, and...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Hepatitis? No. Jaundice? No! The Liver…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

This World Liver Day, we are revisiting an interesting case...

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The silent epidemic: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

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Published on : Apr 18, 2025

A new type of diabetes, defying the symptoms and characteristics...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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EXPLAINER: US vape ruling confirms health…

Published on : Apr 9, 2025

Last week, the US Supreme Court court upheld the Food...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Obesity Epidemic: Can Mounjaro Be the…

Published on : Mar 28, 2025

New Delhi - As India grapples with a growing obesity...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer:…

Published on : Mar 12, 2025

In an era of growing skin cancer concerns, Vitamin D...

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Women are 30 times more susceptible…

Published on : Mar 7, 2025

Women contract Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) up to 30 times...

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The gender gap in clinical trials:…

Published on : Mar 6, 2025

Historically, medical research has largely excluded women from clinical trials...

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EXPLAINER: NAFLD and its hidden risks—what…

Published on : Mar 3, 2025

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a range of conditions...

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Rare Disease Day: High costs of…

Published on : Feb 28, 2025

The last day of February is celebrated as ‘Rare Disease...

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Explainer: What’s double pneumonia afflicting Pope…

Published on : Feb 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church...

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Even light alcohol consumption increases cancer…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

You might ask, what is the relationship between alcohol consumption...

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How AI tool “DeepMerkel” is improving…

Published on : Feb 6, 2025

In what is being called a major leap forward for...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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EXPLAINER: Is Virat Kohli’s steamed diet…

Published on : Nov 22, 2024

  More often than not the media is abuzz with...

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Not just skin deep: Psoriasis also…

Published on : Nov 5, 2024

Psoriasis is generally considered a skin condition with the itchy,...

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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls…

Published on : Oct 25, 2024

  Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and...

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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in…

Published on : Oct 16, 2024

  Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...

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EXPLAINER: Single-dose radiation therapy to be…

Published on : Oct 9, 2024

  Breast cancer is the most common cancer type that...

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EXPLAINER: Why are young South Asians…

Published on : Oct 8, 2024

For the longest time, heart disease has been the biggest reason for...

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EXPLAINER: Not all cholesterol is the…

Published on : Oct 1, 2024

To most individuals, the mere mention of the word cholesterol...

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EXPLAINER: What is the Quad Cancer…

Published on : Sep 23, 2024

During the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by President Biden...

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Explainer: What is diphtheria?

Published on : Sep 20, 2024

Given the global surge in diphtheria incidence, it’s important to...

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EXPLAINER: What are fixed dose combination…

Published on : Sep 9, 2024

This is not the first time such a ban was...

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EXPLAINER: How are constipation and heart…

Published on : Sep 9, 2024

Constipated individuals were twice as likely to experience a heart...

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Explainer: Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack…

Published on : Sep 3, 2024

Cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used loosely and...

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Explainer: Ritlecitinib, a remedy for hair…

Published on : Aug 28, 2024

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Explainer: Decoding LANS, a gamechanger in…

Published on : Aug 21, 2024

Researchers at Mayo Clinic recently established new criteria for a...

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EXPLAINER: Five common products that pose…

Published on : Aug 20, 2024

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Explainer: Why microplastics in food are…

Published on : Aug 20, 2024

Indians with a high consumption of salt and sugar are...

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Explainer: What is ‘Teflon flu’?

Published on : Aug 13, 2024

Polymer fume fever, an illness that can occur when Teflon-coated...

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Explainer: How chewing your food more…

Published on : Aug 7, 2024

Chewing more and eating slowly stimulates the release of digestive...

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Explainer: How a blood thinner works…

Published on : Aug 5, 2024

Scientists at the University of Sydney and the Liverpool School...

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Explainer: Decoding the social media conflict…

Published on : Aug 1, 2024

Hibiscus tea may have medicinal properties, but clinical research on...

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EXPLAINER: What’s the connection between political…

Published on : Jul 30, 2024

While health plays a role in developing one’s political ideology,...

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Explainer: The link between microplastics and…

Published on : Jul 24, 2024

Recent discovery of microplastics in semen raises questions about the...

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Explainer: Decoding spinal muscular atrophy

Published on : Jul 22, 2024

SMN protein is produced inadequately leading to severely compromised bodily...

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Explainer: The threat of Chandipura Virus

Published on : Jul 18, 2024

The viral infection transmitted by sandflies, mosquitoes, and ticks, has...

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Explainer: The little-known stiff person syndrome

Published on : Jul 12, 2024

Recent Celine Dion video prompts conversations about the extremely rare...

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Explainer: Decoding Zika virus, prevention measures

Published on : Jul 10, 2024

Explainer: Decoding Zika virus, prevention measures  Given that there is...

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Explainer: Why amoebic meningoencephalitis deaths in…

Published on : Jul 8, 2024

This could be a result of climate change, since rising...

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Explainer: How oral semaglutide aids weight…

Published on : Jul 3, 2024

The first oral GLP 1 approved by the USFDA for...

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The journey from melancholia to depression

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We now know more about the human mind than we...

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Explainer: Why typhoid fever is so…

Published on : Jun 19, 2024

Access to clean drinking water, hygienic food, and typhoid vaccination...

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Explainer: Shingles is more than a…

Published on : Jun 10, 2024

The chickenpox vaccine is effective in preventing chickenpox as well...

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Explainer: What is Japanese Encephalitis?

Published on : Jun 4, 2024

The vector-borne disease spread by mosquitoes can lead to severe...

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Explainer: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Published on : May 29, 2024

There is no cure for IBS. However, dietary changes, medications,...

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Explainer: How the menstrual cycle impacts…

Published on : May 23, 2024

Advanced MRI techniques provide fascinating insights into how hormones influence...

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Explainer: The spread of West Nile…

Published on : May 21, 2024

Most infections are asymptomatic, while some manifest as moderate fever,...

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Explainer: What is vitrectomy?

Published on : May 17, 2024

The risk of vitreous detachment increases with age, particularly among...

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Explainer: Why protein supplements can be…

Published on : May 14, 2024

Proteins from dietary sources can be equally effective in muscle...

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Explainer: Can humans get avian flu?

Published on : May 6, 2024

The extremely rare event of the virus mutating such that...

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Explainer: 5 vitamins, besides vitamin D,…

Published on : Apr 23, 2024

International Journal of Molecular Medicine article sheds light on the...

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Explainer: What is diphtheria?

Published on : Apr 15, 2024

Given the global surge in diphtheria incidence, it’s important to...

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Explainer: The hazards of vaginal whitening…

Published on : Apr 1, 2024

Vaginal lightening promotes unhealthy body image ideals, and reflects cultural...

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Explainer: Why moderation is crucial in…

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Excessive caffeine intake can lead to poor sleep quality, increased...

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Explainer: The presence of PFAS &…

Published on : Mar 12, 2024

These chemicals can accumulate in the body over time, increasing...

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Explainer: How malaria vaccines can eradicate…

Published on : Feb 19, 2024

There are two malaria vaccines recommended by the WHO, and...

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Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency

Published on : Feb 13, 2024

Poor dietary choices, food insecurity, certain medical conditions, and vegetarian...

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Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the…

Published on : Feb 5, 2024

The fourth-most prevalent cancer among women globally, cervical cancer has...

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Explainer: Understanding thyroid disorders

Published on : Jan 30, 2024

Greater awareness empowers individuals to recognise early symptoms, seek timely...

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Explainer: What is SAD?

Published on : Jan 9, 2024

Individuals with limited access to natural light, such as those...

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Explainer: How dangerous is the JN.1…

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JN.1 was identified in the US in September 2023, exhibiting...

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Explainer: Making sense of White Lung…

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Explainer: How climate change causes a…

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The transmission of dengue is intricately linked to three pivotal...

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Explainer: Why the Supreme Court of…

Published on : Dec 7, 2023

This is not a debate on “Allopathy vs Ayurveda”, but...

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Critical gap in cancer trials in…

Published on : Dec 5, 2023

Several states in Northeast India had no registered clinical trials...

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Explainer: How food insecurity affects mental…

Published on : Nov 29, 2023

Recent conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine and Congo underscore how the...

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Explainer: What is “fried rice syndrome”?

Published on : Nov 17, 2023

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Explainer: The toll of war on…

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Explainer: Why long work hours are…

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Explainer: How AI spreads health misinformation

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Explainer: What causes high cholesterol?

Published on : Aug 25, 2023

Cutting down on the consumption of processed foods and processed...

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Explainer: What BMI can and cannot…

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Ideally suited for population-level studies, describing obesity by BMI can...

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Explainer: Understanding ADHD

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A common neurodevelopmental disorder, it calls for comprehensive understanding for...

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Explainer: Making informed decisions about hysterectomy

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Depending on the individual case and the underlying condition, the...

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Explainer: What is postpartum depression?

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It can cause various physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms. Treatment...

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Explainer: What is hypertension?

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This World Hypertension Day, let’s manage blood pressure better with...

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Explainer: Why there’s no reason to…

Published on : May 9, 2023

Inaccurate portrayals of people with DID in mainstream media highlight...

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Explainer: Why long nails are a…

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One of the primary concerns with long nails is the...

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Explainer: Why processed foods are harmful…

Published on : Apr 19, 2023

Processed foods can lead people to consume more than the...

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Explainer: What teeth whitening can and…

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While teeth whitening products can help enhance the appearance of...

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Explainer: Can artificial intelligence replace doctors?

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Will the job of future doctors be similar to that...

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Explainer: Why binge-watching is harmful

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Set a time limit before you start. The golden rule...

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Explainer: How is Tomato flu different…

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There is no swab or blood test to confirm Tomato...

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Explainer: Why excessive cleanliness may be…

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Excessive cleaning kills the microbial life around and on us....

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How Indian fact-checkers dealt with COVID-19…

Published on : May 18, 2021

An analysis of International Fact Checking Network’s repository of fact-checked...

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COVID-19 vaccination: Beware of bogus dos…

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Can COVID-19 hygiene measures cause cancer?

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Explained: Is eating poultry products safe…

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Analysing social media response to COVID-19…

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Amid an unprecedented global health crisis, health journalists faced a...

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There is a lot of data visualisation about COVID-19 which...